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2011

2010

April 2010

A Note From CherylGreetings Everyone, In 2009, your efforts made it possible to put smiles on the faces of nearly 100,000 children in hospitals throughout our region and across the country. We could not have done it without your donation of time, talents and money. We’ve had volunteers from families, daycares, schools, civic clubs, businesses, nursing homes, faith communities and youth detention centers. We’ve held dinners, dances, bake sales, evenings at restaurants, and our first Annual Appeal.

We have had a great year moving into our new facility and are looking forward to another strong year with your help!

This past school year, 2009/2010, Caitlin’s Smiles was chosen as the district Youth Serving Youth (YSY) Project for the Pennsylvania Key Clubs. The Key Club is a service organization for high school students sponsored by a local Kiwanis Club. Key Clubs' objective is the development of initiative, leadership ability and good citizenship practices. The PA District has more than 12,000 high school members and more than 200 clubs across the state!

News HighlightsCheck out the article on our website about the Lewistown Key Club winning three state awards for helping Caitlin's Smiles with their fabulous celebrity cookbook!

Other clubs have done great fundraising projects such as powder puff football games, best smile contest ($1 a vote), principals sleeping on school rooftops, family sports nights, and many others. Keep up the great work!

Thank You's For This MonthCaitlin’s Smiles was again chosen as the YSY Project for 2010/2011. Thanks to the PA Key Clubs! We couldn’t have reached this many pediatric patients without you!

Caitlin’s Smiles is a non-profit organization based in Harrisburg, PA that delivers arts and crafts kits to children facing chronic or life-threatening illnesses. Caitlin’s Smiles reaches children in hospitals throughout Pennsylvania, Delaware, Ohio, Maryland and the District of Columbia. Caitlin's Smiles receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. If you would like more information about how you can volunteer or make a donation to help children, please email office.caitlinssmiles@comcast.net.